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use yourself or Auto Hobby can do the work for you! We
tions build a solid understanding of the innate talent and Volunteers Need to Register: All volunteers with Ed- will match or beat any maintenance and repair prices (ex-
potential of its individuals. The 4-Lenses™ instrument was wards’ AFB official organizations/units need to register cept for warranty work). We can also take care of special
created from the research of the Myers Briggs’ Personality with the A&FRC Volunteer Coordinator, Maricel Rusit at orders on parts.
Type Indicator, as well as David Keirsey’s modifications 661-277-0723. Organizations or agencies that need vol-
to this instrument in his book, Please Understand Me. Call unteers and folks looking for volunteer opportunities may Engraving: New and improved laser-engraver—the
Maria at 661-277-7618 to schedule a 4 Lenses™ assess- also contact Airmen & Family Readiness to be included quality of our product will exceed your expectations! Our
ment for your organization/team. on a distribution list. new machine can engrave on a variety of materials—glass,
plastic, wood, metal, etc. We will match any price within
Hearts Apart: This is a support group and social network Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby the local AV community.
for families of deployed members and an opportunity to
meet with leadership. Sign-up is required. For more infor- 200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661-275-AUTO Towing Service Available through Auto Hobby: Tues-
mation, call 661-277-0723. day-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $50. Towing is available on- and
Instructors Needed: Attention all artists and crafters! If off-base although a $5 per mile charge past any of the
Military Family Life Consultant: A Military Family you’re creative, we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center gates. For more information, call (661) 275-AUTO.
Life Consultant is on board at the A&FRC to help mili- is seeking instructors of all types. Come and share your
tary members, spouses, family members, friends and staff creative knowledge with a diverse group of students look- Club Muroc
members address issues such as relationships,deployment, ing for painting, drawing, photography, scrapbooking and
parenting, stress, grief and many other issues. Consulta- other craft/art related instruction. No prior instructor ex- 275 Doolittle Parkway, 661-275-CLUB
tions are free and anonymous—no records are kept. To perience necessary—if you are knowledgeable then we are
make an appointment, call 661-742-4733. looking for you! For more information, contact the Arts & Fight Frenzy—UFC 188: June 13, 5:30 p.m. Free for
Crafts Center at 661-275-2787. members, $5 for non-members. There can only be one win-
SBP/Casualty Assistance Office: The SBP and Casualty ner! Watch UFC 187—Velasquz vs Werdum live at Club
Assistance Office are now combined. Every retiring mem- Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Saturdays, 10 a.m. Muroc and enjoy “Smack Down, Chow Down” food/drink
ber married or single must make a valid election prior to Cost is $15 per person. Participants will learn the basics specials, and enter for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Las
retiring. Retired military survivor assistance is also avail- of good vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift, Vegas to see a UFC title fight!
able. Help is available to file claims through various agen- change your oil, and check and balance your tires. For
cies: DFAS, B.A., SSA and OPM. For more information, more information, call the Auto Hobby Shop at 661-275- Corkscrews & Canvas with the Tipsee Artist: June 17,
contact John Phillips at 661-277-3757. 2887. 6-8 p.m. Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members.
Price includes all supplies for the event as well as light
Sponsorship Training: All sponsors need to complete Smog Tests: Edwards Auto Hobby performs smog hors d’oeuvres. Wine will be available for purchase. Pur-
the on-line training at http//apps.mhf.dod.mil/es and then checks 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m., chase your tickets by June 12. Seating is limited!
call Maricel Rusit at 661-277-0723 for more information Saturday. Call ahead to see what times are available.
and resources. Throwback Thursday: June 18, 5-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a free
Frame Shop: We have the Best prices in the Antelope delicious buffet. Available to members only.
Spouse Employment/Volunteer Resources: The link to Valley when it comes to custom framing—are prices can’t
job search strategies and volunteer opportunities is through be beat and remember there is NO SALES TAX! Father’s Day Lunch: June 20; food, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Individual con- swimming, noon-6 p.m. Come and celebrate dad at the
sultation is also available by appointment to provide as- Oil Changes and Alignments: We offer very competitive Club Muroc Pool. Cost is $16 for adult members; $18 for
sistance with resumes and education opportunities. The prices as well as services in mounting and balancing. No adult non-members; $8 for member children age 6-11;
A&FRC has established a distribution list that will allow tax or waste fees. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg. 2440 $9 for non-member children, age 6-11; and free for those
job vacancies to be emailed to spouses as they become or call 661-275-AUTO (2886). under 5. Menu includes grilled barbecue chicken, steak,
available. If you are interested in getting your email ad- scalloped potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert. Father’s
dress added to this list or for more information, call Glenn Wood Shop: Available 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through receive a complimentary specialty drink. Reservations re-
Arola at 661-277-4662. Saturday. For the wood working hobbyist, the Arts and quired.
Crafts Center provides a variety of equipment that includes
Air Force Aid Society: Air Force active duty/spouse band saws, table saws, a drill press and much more, for a Splash Night: Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $8 for members,
(with power of attorney), retired, widow/widower with minimal cost of $2 per hour. A safety course is required to $10 for non-members. Enjoy and cook your own club en-
internet access and an email address will be able to ap- use the Wood Shop. For more information, call 661-275- trée on the pool side patio grill or enjoy our special Splash
ply for AFAS assistance using the new AFAS Online Ap- 2787 or stop by the Arts and Crafts Center in Bldg. 2440. Night menu in the lounge! Price includes your choice of
plication by registering and completing the application at sirloin steak or chicken breast served with baked beans,
https://my.afas.org/memberportal/Login/Login.aspx. Com- Auto Hobby: Your Auto Hobby Center is new and im- salad, lemonade or water. Child’s Hotdogs: One free with
plete and submit the application to the Airman and Family proved! We now offer oil, oil filters, wiper blades and a
Readiness Center or for more details, call 661-277-4662. variety of accessories—you can purchase these items to See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 13

Chapel Corner

Gaining Altitude – Growth opportunities for the week Monday-Thursday Sunday
11:30 a.m. – Catholic Mass, 8 a.m. – Protestant Gospel Service,
This is a weekly segment in Desert Wings to highlight a spiritual focus Chapel 2 Chapel 1
for the Edwards community: 1 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Chapel 1 9 a.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
10 a.m. – Protestant Traditional
Through our character – an opportunity to reflect on important issues Thursday Service, Chapel 1
in our community: 5:30 p.m. – Wiccan/Pagan Worship, 11 a.m. – Protestant Contemporary
Chapel 1 Annex Service, Chapel 2
Andrew Reiner, a teacher at Towson University has a problem with what he calls 4 p.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
“hyperconnected cocoons.” We are more connected to the world than ever and yet Friday
we are still so lonely. He wanted his students to break free from their cocoons so 1:15 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Small Groups
he gave them two unusual class assignments. First, he asked them to “consciously Chapel 1 We also offer weekly small group
commit civil acts [good deeds] over five days”. And second he wanted them to studies. Please contact us for infor-
have dinner with a stranger. That second assignment may sound terrifying and that mation on times and locations.
is exactly what his students thought. Even if it is scary, are you willing to break
free from your cocoon to do something challenging like Professor Reiner asked?

Through our prayers – an opportunity to pray for the needs of our com-
munity:

This week’s request: Pray for the courage to break free from your electronic
cocoon and reach out to others.